As California growers prepare for bloom, timing and crop management decisions are coming into sharp focus. In today’s Growing Edge segment, Poli Francescatto, Valent BioSciences Global Technical Development Manager for…
Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
…and Water Policy at the California Policy Center. While earlier discussions focused heavily on water, this episode zeroed in on energy, oil production, electricity pricing, and California’s economic future, all…
Luther Burbank and the Potato That Changed Agriculture
…supporting the growth of the U.S. potato industry. A Defining Move to California Burbank sold the rights to his potato variety for $150, a modest sum even by the standards…
Fertigation vs. Foliar Sprays: Choosing the Right Nutrition Strategy
Fertigation vs. Foliar Sprays: California tree crop growers have multiple tools available when it comes to delivering nutrients, but knowing when to rely on fertigation versus foliar sprays can improve…
Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California
…reduce conflict, and restore environmental balance. Ring argued that California’s water crisis is not simply about scarcity — it’s about management. Since the 1970s, environmental litigation halted large-scale dredging operations…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…where consumers are responding not only to pistachios’ nutritional value but also to California’s sustainability story. According to Kreps, pistachio growers are excelling at regenerative practices, soil health, and reduced…
How Sodium Interferes with Potassium Uptake in Tree Crops
How Sodium Interferes: Potassium plays a critical role in nut development, yield, and overall tree health—but in many California orchards, growers struggle to get adequate potassium into leaf tissue. In…
Managing Fungicide Resistance in California Almond Orchards
Fungicide resistance is becoming an increasingly important concern for California almond growers as key diseases show reduced sensitivity to commonly used chemistries. In a recent interview, Kendall Johnson, Technical Services…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…wrapped up their two-part interview with John Duarte, President of Duarte Nursery. Broadcasting during day two of the World Ag Expo in Tulare, the show focused squarely on California’s water…
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…watersheds. He argued that water abundance, not scarcity, should be California’s guiding principle. 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com 📱 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google…
California Walnuts Poised for Growth as Global Markets Align
Robert Verloop CEO and Executive Director of the California Walnut Commission and Board California walnuts are entering a pivotal moment—one defined by strong production, expanding global demand, and renewed optimism…
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
Jeff Aiello California’s wolf debate is no longer theoretical—it is unfolding in real time on ranches, in forests, and across the state’s fragile water system. In a wide-ranging and candid…
Maximizing Nitrogen Efficiency in Permanent Crops
Nitrogen management remains one of the biggest challenges—and opportunities—for California growers managing permanent crops. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for AgroLiquid, shared practical strategies to help…
Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward
…healthy food, barriers tend to fall. “Nutrition matters,” he said, adding that California’s permanent crops offer something few regions can match. The conversation quickly turned to water, where Kreps was…